Ambienta

Ambienta is a leading European private equity fund with offices in Milan, Düsseldorf, and London, specializing in industrial growth investments in companies influenced by environmental trends. With funds exceeding €1 billion, Ambienta has invested in over 20 companies focused on resource efficiency and pollution control. They actively support the growth of their portfolio companies by providing industrial and managerial expertise along with global connectivity. The firm avoids investing in subsidy-reliant companies and focuses on socially responsible investments in the environmental sector, particularly in renewable energy services, waste management, emission control systems, and more. Ambienta seeks investments in Europe, Italy, the United States, Canada, and Asia, with an investment range between €30 million to €100 million per company. Founded in 2007, Ambienta aims to drive sustainable growth in environmentally conscious industries.

Ayan Ahmed

Investment Manager

Stefano Bacci

Partner

Yannick Balz

Associate

Giancarlo Beraudo

Partner

Romain Demeunynck

Investment Manager

Alessandra Dusi

Associate

Andrea Florio

Associate

Guido Fucci

Manager, Sustainability and Strategy

Daniele Gatti

CFO

Nicolaas Hackbarth

Associate

Nico Helling

Partner

Kai Huebner

Associate

Timothée Héron

Associate

Kai Hübner

Associate

Massimiliano Lecchi

Associate

Konstantin Leu

Investment Manager

Francesco Lodrini

Partner

Federica Mallone

Associate, Sustainability and Strategy

Matthew Norrington

Principal

Fabio Pecce

CIO

Rolando Polli

Founding Partner

Nino Tronchetti Provera

Managing Partner and Founder

Fabio Ranghino

Principal, Head of Sustainability and Strategy

Simone Rodi

Associate

Mauro Roversi

Chief Investment Officer

Andrea Venturini

Principal

Saverio Zefelippo

Associate, Sustainability and Strategy

42 past transactions

Pibiplast

Private Equity Round in 2018
Pibiplast SpA manufactures fabricated plastic packaging products for cosmetics, skin care, and make-up industries. It produces bottles, jars, falcon tubes, and packs for lip gloss, eyeliner, lip balm, and lipsticks; and cosmetic tubes with screw caps and flip top caps in different shapes, capacities, and materials. The company was founded in 1954 and is based in Correggio, Italy. As of August 7, 2020, Pibiplast SpA operates as a subsidiary of Lumson S.p.A.

Ravelli Group

Acquisition in 2010
Ravelli is one of the world's leading manufacturers of stoves, fireplaces, boilers and kitchens powered by renewable sources such as pellets and firewood. With over 20 years of experience as a leader in the sector, Ravelli has successfully transformed a family-run business into a model of managerial organization supported by an institutional financial investor. Ravelli exports "Made in Italy" to more than 40 countries with a strong presence in Europe, through a wide network of agents and distributors, and with a branch in the United States and one in France. The Ravelli development program aims at further consolidating its position and expanding its sector market, through major investments in Research and Development. Thanks to the attention in design and cutting-edge technology, Ravelli offers a wide range of products of excellence in terms of energy efficiency and quality. Last but not least, the attention that Ravelli reserves to the after-sales service aims to guarantee the complete satisfaction of its customers.

Italiana Pellets

Acquisition in 2008
Italiana Pellets is operates as a producer of pellets, a solid biofuel used to generate energy and heat. The company produces solid fuels from wood biomasses and provides production of energy from renewable sources.

iMAGE S

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
iMAGE S is a distributer of machine vision and imaging products.

Oskar Nolte

Funding Round in 2015
Oskar Nolte was established in 1959 as a manufacturer of paints for neighboring furniture manufacturers. It started by providing a full range of products, however greatly increased its focus on specialty segments in the early ‚‘90s of the last century. The strategic decision was taken to concentrate only on large-industrial manufacturers of boards as customers for its products. This paved the way to specialize on water-based coating systems complemented by radiation-curing 100% material systems. These systems were economically superior to conventional solvent-based systems and also made sense from an environmental point of view. Even today, manufacturers of boards and panels made of engineered wood (MDF, HDF, Particle Board…) as suppliers to the furniture and (interior) door industry are a key customer group for the company.

Namirial

Acquisition in 2020
Namirial is guiding its customers in their journey to complete digital transformation of their business processes, providing trusted software.

MBA Polymers

Venture Round in 2011
MBA Polymers, Inc. (MBA) was founded in 1994 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, to expand the research capabilities in the area of plastics recycling, and to develop a commercial process for recovering plastics from complex streams of materials. After over six years of research and development, MBA is now considered a world leader at developing technology for the recovery of high value engineering plastics from complex durable goods streams such as computers, electronics, appliances, and automobiles. The company, located in Richmond, CA, operates a 90,000 foot state-of-the-art research and commercial recycling operation.

Amplio Group

Venture Round in 2011
Amplio is an entrepreneurial holding company that is focused on acquiring and developing businesses characterised by high growth potential. Amplio operates at the smaller end of the market by acquiring initial platforms on which to build operations by bringing in the required sources of capital, robust management skills and a broad international network.

FoundOcean

Private Equity Round in 2012
FoundOcean Ltd. operates as an offshore engineering and grouting contractor. FoundOcean offers subsea and offshore grouting services to oil and gas construction, and renewable energy companies in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Phoenix International

Acquisition in 2019
Phoenix International was formed in Italy in 1972 in Paderno Franciacorta close to Brescia, thanks to the farsighted vision of a group of young entrepreneurs who wanted to share their expertise and experience in the aluminum extrusion sector. Their mission was to create an independent and innovative company, focused on a core business marked with significant growth potential. Phoenix later moved to the new premises in Verdello (Bergamo), where it maintained its organization up to the late nineties. The years between 2000 and 2008 saw the acquisition of competing firms and workshops within large extrusion groups specialized in die production, as well as the finalization of green-field transactions. In February 2016, the company’s original founders and shareholders and the private equity fund sold their stakes to another prestigious fund, rooted in the continent’s major economies, through a transaction carefully planned over time and aimed at anticipating future international scenario.

Icq Holding

Private Equity Round in 2008
ICQ is the Italian utility specialized in the production of energy from wind, hydroelectric, biomass and waste gas. ICQ also develops solutions for cogeneration of electricity and thermal energy, systems powered by conventional and non-conventional fuels (biofuels) , plants that combine the exploitation of different sources , for example biomass and photovoltaics, and energy saving and efficiency projects for lighting and for the recovery of heat loss (low enthalpy thermal waste).

IPC

Acquisition in 2014
IPC is a manufacturer of machines and equipment for the professional cleaning sector. The company has a full offering including scrubber-dryers, professional vacuum cleaners, high pressure washers and equipment.

SF Filter AG

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
SF Filter AG distributes mobile and industrial filters used for oil, air, fuel, hydraulic, gas, pneumatic, liquid, de-dusting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Bachenbülach, Switzerland.

Nactis Flavours

Acquisition in 2020
Nactis Flavours is specialised in the production of aromatic raw materials, flavours, aromatic and functional ingredients for industrial operators, including the food and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as small-scale food producers and the catering trade.

Icq Holding

Private Equity Round in 2010
ICQ is the Italian utility specialized in the production of energy from wind, hydroelectric, biomass and waste gas. ICQ also develops solutions for cogeneration of electricity and thermal energy, systems powered by conventional and non-conventional fuels (biofuels) , plants that combine the exploitation of different sources , for example biomass and photovoltaics, and energy saving and efficiency projects for lighting and for the recovery of heat loss (low enthalpy thermal waste).

Mikrotron

Acquisition in 2016
Mikrotron provides a full range of high-speed imaging solutions for challenging applications in industry, engineering, science and sports. The company designs, produces, distributes and rents high-speed cameras, image recording systems, software and image processing components.

Restiani

Acquisition in 2017
Restiani S.p.A. distributes oil and petroleum products. It also provides heat management services including construction and management of energy-saving systems to users in northwest area. The company was founded in 1937 and is based in Alessandria, Italy.

AromataGroup

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Aromatagroup Srl engages in manufacturing and distribution of natural flavors and colorants for food, beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries in Europe. The company focuses on developing and distributing customer and demand oriented products. It serves small and medium enterprises. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Bresso, Italy with addiditional offices in Concorezzo and Gessate, Italy.

AromataGroup

Acquisition in 2018
Aromatagroup Srl engages in manufacturing and distribution of natural flavors and colorants for food, beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries in Europe. The company focuses on developing and distributing customer and demand oriented products. It serves small and medium enterprises. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Bresso, Italy with addiditional offices in Concorezzo and Gessate, Italy.

Amutec

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Amutec specialized in the design and manufacture of innovative machines for the production of welded and precut bags.

Restiani

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Restiani S.p.A. distributes oil and petroleum products. It also provides heat management services including construction and management of energy-saving systems to users in northwest area. The company was founded in 1937 and is based in Alessandria, Italy.

Pibiplast

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Pibiplast SpA manufactures fabricated plastic packaging products for cosmetics, skin care, and make-up industries. It produces bottles, jars, falcon tubes, and packs for lip gloss, eyeliner, lip balm, and lipsticks; and cosmetic tubes with screw caps and flip top caps in different shapes, capacities, and materials. The company was founded in 1954 and is based in Correggio, Italy. As of August 7, 2020, Pibiplast SpA operates as a subsidiary of Lumson S.p.A.

Safim

Venture Round in 2017
Safim SPA manufactures and sells hydraulic and electro hydraulic complex parts for agricultural, off highway, and material handling vehicles and trailers. Its products include hydraulic power brake valves, master priority valves, master cylinders, trailer brake valves, park brake levers, brake cylinders, trailer components, oleo dynamic valves, and accessories. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Modena, Italy. As of September 20, 2019, Safim SPA operates as a subsidiary of DexKo Global Inc.

iMAGE S

Acquisition in 2019
iMAGE S is a distributer of machine vision and imaging products.

Italia Pellets

Series A in 2008
ITALIA PELLETS designs and oversees the construction of machinery and complete plants for the recovery and treatment of waste coming from the industrial cycles, both from the typical municipal solid waste. They produce and distribute wood pellets from biomass for fueling bakeries, pizzeries, and other commercial retailers.

Tattile

Acquisition in 2012
Tattile designs and manufactures embedded vision systems and custom advanced electronic solutions for industrial applications, road traffic control and railway industry since 1988. The INDUSTRIAL DIVISION offers a wide range of embedded products for industrial imaging applications: digital cameras, smart cameras, analyzers, software and accessories for the creation of advanced vision systems, used in many different fields: pharmaceutical, packaging, mechanical, automotive, electronic production. The TRAFFIC DIVISION designs integrated solutions for the implementation of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Speed enforcement, red-light enforcement, automatic number-plate reading, free-flow tolling, access control, traffic analysis, surveillance and data communication tasks can be easily accomplished with our highly-integrated products. The RAILWAY DIVISION is an IRIS-certified leader in the development of innovative systems for the on-board passenger information, security and entertainment in railway transportation. Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of modularity, flexibility, reliability, availability and ease of integration.

Tower Light

Acquisition in 2012
Manufacturer of the Worlds Largest Range of Lighting Towers

Calucem

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Calucem is a manufacturer of calcium aluminate cements with manufacturing and commercial and research and development.

Phoenix Holding S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Phoenix Holding S.p.A., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and supplies dies and equipment for aluminum profile extrusion. The company offers flat and porthole dies with inserts and bolsters and tools, such as rams, dummy blocks, new and re-bushed containers, die holders, and shears. It offers solutions for extruders in automotive, building, and hard alloy sectors. The company was founded in 1972 and is based in Verdello, Italy. It has operations in Paderno Franciacorta and Verdello, Italy; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Drunen, the Netherlands; Minto, Australia; and Zaragoza, Spain.

SF Filter AG

Acquisition in 2016
SF Filter AG distributes mobile and industrial filters used for oil, air, fuel, hydraulic, gas, pneumatic, liquid, de-dusting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.

Caprari

Private Equity Round in 2021
Caprari design, production, and distribution of centrifugal pumps and motors for the integrated water cycle.

Safim

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Safim SPA manufactures and sells hydraulic and electro hydraulic complex parts for agricultural, off highway, and material handling vehicles and trailers. Its products include hydraulic power brake valves, master priority valves, master cylinders, trailer brake valves, park brake levers, brake cylinders, trailer components, oleo dynamic valves, and accessories. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Modena, Italy. As of September 20, 2019, Safim SPA operates as a subsidiary of DexKo Global Inc.

Ravelli S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Ravelli S.p.A. manufactures and sells pellet stoves, fireplaces, pellet thermostoves, and boilers. It offers pellet stoves for central heating; wood stoves, pellet fireplace, pellet cookers, and other cookers; canalized stoves and inserts; and forced ventilation, natural convection, and dual convection stoves. The company also provides after-sale services. It distributes its products through dealers and specialist stores in Italy, France, Spain, Denmark, Belgium, Greece, and internationally. Ravelli S.p.A. was founded in 1970 and is based in Palazzolo Sull'Oglio, Italy.

Envirogen Group

Funding Round in 2011
Envirogen Group is a international provider of environmental technology and process. At the Envirogen Group of companies, our vision is straightforward – to be industry leading water, air and process solution providers using sophisticated technology backed by expertise and service. It is our overriding goal to offer our clients total solutions that deliver consistently reliable performance at the best lifecycle cost for the systems and services that we provide.

Namirial

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Namirial is guiding its customers in their journey to complete digital transformation of their business processes, providing trusted software.

Calucem

Acquisition in 2016
Calucem is a manufacturer of calcium aluminate cements with manufacturing and commercial and research and development.

Collingwood Lighting

Acquisition in 2021
Collingwood is a leading designer and supplier of residential, commercial and exterior luminaires into the professional refurbishment and new-build markets in the UK and France.

Nactarome

Private Equity Round in 2018
Nactarome are manufacturer and producer of natural food flavoring components, colours, and ingredients sector.

Lakesight Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2012
Lakesight Technologies Holding GmbH operates a buy-and-build machine vision platform that comprises smaller synergic players that can share sales channels, management resources, and investment programs. The company also manufactures a machine vision products portfolio that focuses on smart cameras, area scan cameras, line scan cameras, and vision controllers for various industrial applications; and high-speed cameras that are used for industrial and scientific applications, as well as in other high-performance applications.

SF Filter AG

Private Equity Round in 2016
SF Filter AG distributes mobile and industrial filters used for oil, air, fuel, hydraulic, gas, pneumatic, liquid, de-dusting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.